Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced Honey Mustard Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection and glazed with a warm honey mustard sauce infused with smoked paprika. This American-inspired Easter recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (about 6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving until the edges are golden and crisp. Flip and cook an additional 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder in a small bowl until smooth and fragrant.
Step 4: During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the honey mustard glaze generously over the chicken breasts, allowing it to caramelize slightly and coat the meat.
Step 5: Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to lock in juices and enjoy the balanced sweet and smoky flavor.